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Volume 10 Number 11 UTAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT PROVOOREM P. O. Box 1609. Provo, Utah 84603 November 29, 1982 CoinMiniSty College Concept Encouraged On Friday, activities began with a processional consisting of: President Higbee, members of the State Board of Regents, Utah College and University Presidents, Administration and faculty at Utah Technical College. Highlighting the program was a Keynote address by Board of Regents Chairman, Kem Gardner. Gardner spoke of the high ideals of education and the necessity of a quality education in the State of Utah. He stressed that Utah Technical College should have the ability to develop into a Comprehensive Community College. Dr. Higbee then delivered a 19 page eloquent, response on the necessity of an education. A complete story on his speech will be found on page 4. Following the speeches the Aspen String Quartet performed. Giving congratulations to the president, were Arvo Van Alstyne, Commissioner of Higher Education; David A. Jacobson, Alumni Association President; J.D. Davidson, Faculty Senate President; Mike Johnson, Associated Classified Employee President; and Scott Banasky, Studentbody President. - ' .N . A luncheon was held following the inaugural program, for over 150 dignitaries and friends of UTC. The Grand Ball Friday evening was a festive occasion, attended by many of the school's faculty and administration. A full strong orchestra provided music for the dancing, eating and talking. A greeting line consisting of vice presidents in the administration. Dr. Higbee and their partners, was formed in the early hours of the ball. The food was presented in a gourmet manner with an ice sculpture of UTC overlooking the array of repast. The sculpture was made by Tom Hover and Wes Bitters. The many guests present danced and often remarked that these occasions are needed to enhance the social life at UTC. J ""4 X s ,-- - 't t; J . j ill V1 Former UTC Pres. Wilson W. Sorensen with UTC's New Chief Administrator Pres. J. Marvin Higbee. President Higbee said throughout the inauguration ceremonies, that the inauguration was not to bring attention to himself, but to the school. He hoped the activities would put the school in the limelight showing it is a first class educational institution. Eoclsy Mi Disease Center to Test In LEC rr i l irj. j.1 ' 1 1 : J i.i r . i By Michele Caneen Dr. James Lockey, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease at the University of Utah, has been contacted by UTC officials in their efforts to resolve possible environmentally caused health problems in the Learning Enrichment Center on Orem campus. Dr. Lockey has sent tapes and other data to the college, while testing will be done by Kenneth White, Rocky Mountain Occupational and Environmental Center for Disease, under the direction of the University. The UTC investigations began with complaints from four employees who work at the Center, stating the possible contaminants in the environment were causing allergic illnesses and severe health problems.' ' . Two employees have left their jobs on advice from their physician. Others said that since they have had a history of allergies, they did not suspect external factors when their health began to be seriously impaired. According to LaVar Rockwood, Vice-President of Administrative Services, OSHA has given the college a certificate of clearance, after "grab samplings" were taken in the LEC. Dr. Robert Gardner, Ph.D, Professor of Animal Nutrition at BYU and an Honorary member of Neuroallergy Committee, American College of Allergists, has also been in contact with the Administration. Dr. Gardner has made available data he has gathered on the subject of environmentally caused induced health problems and illness, particularly formaldehydes. Papers the BYU professor has presented to medical symposiums have been included in the information package. "Contacted by phone. Dr. Gardner stated that they have got to recognize that actual problems exist in that building. This same problem has been cropping up across the country." Both Dr. Lockey and Dr. Gardner recently spoke at a workshop on "The Immunotoxicity Of Foodborne Phenolics And Airborne Pollutants," held at BYU, in September. According to the July 1982 issue of Psychology today, there are 100,000 chemicals now in use in American industry with 575 of these considered dangerous in large doses by the federal government. Because so many people suffer or allergic or become allergic to different systems, the chain reactions to some of these elements, particularly in an enclosed environment, is making Americans "allergic to the 20th Century." .',y, . , . ,

Volume 10 Number 11 UTAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT PROVOOREM P. O. Box 1609. Provo, Utah 84603 November 29, 1982 CoinMiniSty College Concept Encouraged On Friday, activities began with a processional consisting of: President Higbee, members of the State Board of Regents, Utah College and University Presidents, Administration and faculty at Utah Technical College. Highlighting the program was a Keynote address by Board of Regents Chairman, Kem Gardner. Gardner spoke of the high ideals of education and the necessity of a quality education in the State of Utah. He stressed that Utah Technical College should have the ability to develop into a Comprehensive Community College. Dr. Higbee then delivered a 19 page eloquent, response on the necessity of an education. A complete story on his speech will be found on page 4. Following the speeches the Aspen String Quartet performed. Giving congratulations to the president, were Arvo Van Alstyne, Commissioner of Higher Education; David A. Jacobson, Alumni Association President; J.D. Davidson, Faculty Senate President; Mike Johnson, Associated Classified Employee President; and Scott Banasky, Studentbody President. - ' .N . A luncheon was held following the inaugural program, for over 150 dignitaries and friends of UTC. The Grand Ball Friday evening was a festive occasion, attended by many of the school's faculty and administration. A full strong orchestra provided music for the dancing, eating and talking. A greeting line consisting of vice presidents in the administration. Dr. Higbee and their partners, was formed in the early hours of the ball. The food was presented in a gourmet manner with an ice sculpture of UTC overlooking the array of repast. The sculpture was made by Tom Hover and Wes Bitters. The many guests present danced and often remarked that these occasions are needed to enhance the social life at UTC. J ""4 X s ,-- - 't t; J . j ill V1 Former UTC Pres. Wilson W. Sorensen with UTC's New Chief Administrator Pres. J. Marvin Higbee. President Higbee said throughout the inauguration ceremonies, that the inauguration was not to bring attention to himself, but to the school. He hoped the activities would put the school in the limelight showing it is a first class educational institution. Eoclsy Mi Disease Center to Test In LEC rr i l irj. j.1 ' 1 1 : J i.i r . i By Michele Caneen Dr. James Lockey, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease at the University of Utah, has been contacted by UTC officials in their efforts to resolve possible environmentally caused health problems in the Learning Enrichment Center on Orem campus. Dr. Lockey has sent tapes and other data to the college, while testing will be done by Kenneth White, Rocky Mountain Occupational and Environmental Center for Disease, under the direction of the University. The UTC investigations began with complaints from four employees who work at the Center, stating the possible contaminants in the environment were causing allergic illnesses and severe health problems.' ' . Two employees have left their jobs on advice from their physician. Others said that since they have had a history of allergies, they did not suspect external factors when their health began to be seriously impaired. According to LaVar Rockwood, Vice-President of Administrative Services, OSHA has given the college a certificate of clearance, after "grab samplings" were taken in the LEC. Dr. Robert Gardner, Ph.D, Professor of Animal Nutrition at BYU and an Honorary member of Neuroallergy Committee, American College of Allergists, has also been in contact with the Administration. Dr. Gardner has made available data he has gathered on the subject of environmentally caused induced health problems and illness, particularly formaldehydes. Papers the BYU professor has presented to medical symposiums have been included in the information package. "Contacted by phone. Dr. Gardner stated that they have got to recognize that actual problems exist in that building. This same problem has been cropping up across the country." Both Dr. Lockey and Dr. Gardner recently spoke at a workshop on "The Immunotoxicity Of Foodborne Phenolics And Airborne Pollutants," held at BYU, in September. According to the July 1982 issue of Psychology today, there are 100,000 chemicals now in use in American industry with 575 of these considered dangerous in large doses by the federal government. Because so many people suffer or allergic or become allergic to different systems, the chain reactions to some of these elements, particularly in an enclosed environment, is making Americans "allergic to the 20th Century." .',y, . , . ,